§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment why, in the light of his Department's news release of 3 August 1989, no public announcement was made in respect of ozone levels on 17 March and 18 March; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TrippierIn accordance with the Department's news release of 3 August 1989, information on ozone levels occurring on 17 and 18 March, and also 31 March and 1 April was available from the Department's press office the morning of the day after the episode commenced. No journalist asked for this summary.